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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,345.07, 320,038.76 and 164,244.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,345.07, 320,038.76 and 164,244.93 is: 226,235.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,345.07 : 320,038.76 = 164,244.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,345.07/320,038.76 = 164,244.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,345.07x = 320,038.76 × 164,244.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,345.07x = 52,564,744,744.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,564,744,744.17/232,345.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,235.68

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